Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Program Synopsis: Cloud Architecting Certificate
Course Objective: Prepare students for AWC Certified Solutions Architect-Associate certification.
Description: To prepare students to design patterns for architecting optimal IT solutions on AWS as well as troubleshooting AWS strategies and services.
Competencies to be achieved:
PIT 131 Amazon Web Services Cloud Architecting (3 cr.): Design patterns for architecting optimal IT solutions on AWS as well as troubleshooting AWS strategies and services.
PIT 130 Amazon Web Services Academy Cloud Foundations (2 cr.) is a prerequisite for PIT 131.
Outcomes:
- Describe the benefits of Amazon Web Services and the way cloud services transform IT systems.
- Integrate the principles when migrating or designing new applications for the cloud, including security, reliability, high-performance, and cost efficiency.
- Identify the design patterns and architectural options applied in a variety of use cases.
- Configure systems for high availability, fault tolerance, scalability, and how to avoid single points of failure.
- Identify the benefits of Infrastructure as Code.
- Create, manage, provision, and update related resources using AWS Cloud Formation to support automation.
- Articulate the importance of making systems highly cohesive and loosely coupled to support the distributed nature of applications built for the cloud.
- Compare structured query language (SQL) databases with NoSQL databases for storing and deploying web-accessible applications.
- Evaluate the business impact of design decisions and how the AWS Well-Architected Framework improves cloud-based architectures.
- Apply design principles and best practices of the Operational Excellence pillar.
- Utilize the appropriate tools and services to provide security-focused content at every layer in the application.
- Apply design principles and best practices of the Reliability pillar.
- Select storage, compute, database, and networking resources to improve performance and evaluate metrics for applications.
- Demonstrate best practices to eliminate unneeded costs or suboptimal resources.
- Troubleshoot common errors when deploying or modifying Amazon Web Services.
Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
In-state: $822.00
Out-of-state: $872.00
Tuition (effective summer 2024):
- In-state tuition: $485.00 (for PIT 131 and prerequisite of PIT 130 if not already completed)
- Out-of-state Tuition: $535.00
Additional Fees (effective summer 2024):
- PIT 131 Fee: $150
- PIT 130 Fee: $150
- Bus Fee: $12.00 ($6/semester; Fall/Spring only)
- Technology Fee: $25.00 ($5 per credit hour)
Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
None
Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
Computer with camera, mic, and speakers
Student must provide own internet connection to access online course
WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Patrick Brown, Coordinator of IT Stackable Certifications
Email: Patrick.brown@azwestern.edu
Phone number: 928-317-6168
Direct Website link to the program: https://www.azwestern.edu/sites/default/files/documents/degrees-and-certificates/occupational-certificate/Cloud%2520Architecting.pdf
Additional information:
- Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:
N/A
- Other requirements needed: N/A
Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://www.azwestern.edu/paying-for-college
Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
- Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: Yes
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: Amazon Web Services
- Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway: Associate in General Studies
- Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes, recognized worldwide
- Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes
Accrediting Agency and link to website: Higher Learning Commission, https://www.hlcommission.org/
Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program. As of 1/17/24, this program has been offered, but not started due to lack of attendance.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
16
Hours
5
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
2020 S. Ave 8E, Yuma, Arizona
Local WIB
9 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yuma County
Name of Credential
Cloud Architecting Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
N/A
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$485.00
Other Fees
$37.00 $12 bus fee ($6 per semester, fall/spring only); technology fee $5 per credit hour
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$535.00
Registration Fee
$300.00 course fees
Total In-State Program Cost
$822.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$872.00
